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Sunrise Photography Meetup

Sunrise Photography Meetup

Saturday 09 December
Urangan - 4am - 2 Hours
Neil Medland
Discover the art of capturing the breathtaking beauty of a sunrise in our upcoming event. Gain insights on how to master manual settings or switch to AV (aperture) mode for that perfect shot. Learn from the pros and enlighten your photography skills to create captivating images.
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$43      
Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Sunday 17 December
Elizabeth Street, Hervey Bay - 8am - 2 Hours
Neil Medland
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.

The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
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$43      
Sunrise Photography Meetup

Sunrise Photography Meetup

Saturday 06 January
Urangan - 4am - 2 Hours
Neil Medland
Discover the art of capturing the breathtaking beauty of a sunrise in our upcoming event. Gain insights on how to master manual settings or switch to AV (aperture) mode for that perfect shot. Learn from the pros and enlighten your photography skills to create captivating images.
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$43      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 13 January
Elizabeth Street, Hervey Bay - 7am - 3 Hours
Neil Medland
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$138       4 places left
Dusk & Night Landscapes Meetup

Dusk & Night Landscapes Meetup

Sunday 21 January
Spence St, Point Vernon - 6pm - 2 Hours
Neil Medland
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing stunning and dramatic landscape images during the hours of dusk and night.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of landscape photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as capturing the mood and atmosphere of a scene, using long exposures to create unique effects, and using light sources to add interest and depth to your images.
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$43      
ABOUT HERVEY
BAY
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Hervey Bay .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

    Join the Hervey Bay Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Neil is amazingly patient and thorough. He ensures that he makes time for everyone in the class - even those who rudely turn up with additional people in tow with no warning. I come away from Neil?s classes feeling much more Confident in my ability to use my camera effectively
    5/5
    Michelle
    2023-11-21
    Excellent
    5/5
    Suzanne
    2023-10-24
    I learnt some stuff so it was great. Thankyou Neil
    5/5
    Sherry
    2023-10-24

    Learnt a lot as usual with Neil Medland. We also did some fun lighting in the trees. Overall a great lesson.
    5/5
    Robyn
    2023-10-24
    It was excellent teaching. Neil is very approachable and knowledgeable.
    5/5
    Sandra
    2023-10-08
    It was awesome - just what I needed to inspire me to get out there and practice with my camera. I have a basic knowledge now on some settings in my camera and achieved some beautiful shots. Neil delivered the course really well.
    5/5
    Paula
    2023-10-08

    Very good thank you.
    5/5
    GLYNIS
    2023-09-25
    Very informative and enjoyable class. Thoroughly recommend
    5/5
    Lesley
    2023-09-18
    Top night with great instruction. Totally recommend these classes with Neil
    5/5
    Lesley
    2023-09-12

    The si A very successful evening with great information and plenty of hands on assistance because of the small size of the class.
    5/5
    Heather
    2023-09-11
    Great experience and Neil had a lot of knowledge, tips and tricks to impart.
    5/5
    Alan
    2023-09-11
    I loved the portrait photography class & learned a lot about the lighting on people's faces, poses settings. Neil was very thorough.
    5/5
    Robyn
    2023-09-04

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Neil Medland
    Neil Medland is a Photographer with over 30 Years' experience. What started out as a hobby taking Lanscape and Wildlife photos soon switched to becoming a Professional photographer back in 2010. Starting out as a Sports Photographer with local AFL clubs, and Baseball clubs, we eventually went on to become the official photographer for Softball Australia. Our photos became so popular, that we were approached in 2011 to do a wedding. To say the couple were happy with the results would be an understatement. We soon became very sought after and then turned our attention to Weddings.

    Over the past 15 years we have covered all aspects of photography. We have photographed Sports, Weddings, Family Portraits, Product Photography, Models, Graduation, and Events. In 2020 we moved to Hervey Bay and our focus has switched back to where it all started, Landscape Photography. With so much knowledge at our disposal we have recently started teaching and sharing this knowledge with fellow photographers.
    PHOTOS
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2023-11-18
    Title or Location: Tinana Maryborough
    Blue-Faced Honeyeater having a snack on freshly flowered Jacaranda tree in the backyard.
    Credit: Walkey Walkey
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-05

    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2023-11-12
    Title or Location: Urangan
    Taken just on dusk at Urangan yesterday, I wanted to slow the movement of the waves ..shot with Olympus OM1, 9mm Pany Leica , f2 , ISO 800, 2seconds
    Credit: Christina Anne Rose
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2023-10-08
    Title or Location: Urangan, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
    This pic was taken not long after sunset with the following settings Cannon 200DII and Tamron 18-400mm lensISO 400070mmF2220sec exposure
    Credit: Rick Forsyth

    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2023-10-01
    Title or Location: Point Vernon, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
    I captured this sunrise at Point Vernon on the 1st of September. This spot offers an amazing variety of views with the low tide exposing rock formations, rock pools with spectacular reflections and the amazing colours that the sun provides as it rises over Hervey Bay. Picture was taken with Cannon EOS200D11 and Tamron 18-400mm lens, Set at 18mm, ISO 100, F11, 1/320s. Photography is my hobby and I am very green to editing so there is only very limited post edit in light room. Was just lucky to
    Credit: Rick Forsyth
    Instagram: ricksphotographs4133
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04

    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Near Fraser Island a.k.a K'gari
    Going whale watching with my family and mates. A normal shot of a cheeky cute calf ? . I bring two tele lens in my backpack. One is Sigma 150-600mm and other is Nikkor Z 50-250mm. My humble advice is normal tele lens is a good enough option as the visitors are very excited about taking photos with their smartphones and very likely they might be blocking your view to get a clear shot. Carrying the big tele lens might tire you out.Taken with Nikon Z50 Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm. Camera setting is
    Credit: Yar Zar Win Kyaw (YZL photographer)
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2023-09-03
    Title or Location: Point Vernon, Hervey Bay, QLD
    Like a cup of an antique coffee. On a laidback arvo strolling down the beach, I saw this beautiful subject in my eyes. Got an urge to capture this movement. I ran back to my car, grabbed my camera and took a single shot of it only. I m surprised I didn't know why I took only a single photo.But Luckily I love it when I sat down and finally checked on it?. Only a small retouch with LR. Taking with Nikon Z50 with Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm lens and camera setting is F6 1/2000s ISO100.
    Credit: Yar Zar Win Kyaw (YZL photography)

    Pasadena Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Title or Location: Glendora
    In 1989 I started a tradition of Photos with Santa. At the time I was Public Relations Director and Event coordinator for Bless Keller, later to merge with Dilbeck Realtors as Director of P.R. and Special Events. When I started this event we had 3 offices and Santa and I would show up at each office for a Holiday Party and Free Santa Photos. This was a client appreciation event as well as an introduction event to our communities. Over the years we increased our locations to 14 offices. This
    Credit: Bev Widney
    Peterborough Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Title or Location: Ham Cut at Ferry Meadows.
    Kingfishers are very active at the moment. This one caught a fish and I was lucky enough to catch the picture as it turned it's prey around to swallow it head first.
    Credit: Rob Walker
    Facebook: Rob Walker Photography
    Instagram: rob100walker
    Reno Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Title or Location: The vistas
    Shot at 120m over my house in the vistas
    Credit: Brandon Gilmartin
    Instagram: aerial_empire

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Title or Location:
    Aurora captured at Lake Ellesmere Christchurch NZ
    Credit: Vaughan Morrissey
    Instagram: life_of_a_crazy_kiwi
    Grand Rapids Photography Group
    2023-12-02
    Title or Location: Mashatu Reserve, Botswana
    Photo taken October 29, 2023. Camera Nikon Z8, lens Nikkor 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR. Settings 240mm, f5.6 , 1/1000. Location: Mashatu Reserve, Botswana
    Credit: Al VanderLaan
    Huddersfield Photography Group
    2023-12-02
    Title or Location: Elland, Westyorkshire
    I had gone for a walk in the woods with my friend. We were looking up into the tree's to see if we could spot any Owls chatting away, as I looked back down to the path this beautiful fox was walking towards us.
    Credit: Kirsty Collins

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